Basic Butter Frosting Five Ways

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Orange or lemon peel

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 (2 pound bag Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp Orange or lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Drinks

  • 1 tbsp Espresso, instant powder

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter
  • 1/3 cup Milk

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 (2 pound) bag confectioners sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange or lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon of orange or lemon extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl beat the butter until smooth.
• Gradually add 2 cups confectioners sugar, beating well.
• Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla extract.
• Add the remaining confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.
• If needed add additional milk to reach spreading or piping consistency.
• Substitute peppermint extract for half of the vanilla and tint the frosting pink with red coloring.
• Add the espresso powder to the confectioners sugar.
• Add lemon or orange peel to the butter mixture; substitute 1 teaspoon of orange or lemon extract for 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract.
• Substitute 1/2 cocoa powder for 1/2 confectioners sugar.